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TRƯỜNG THPTNGÔ QUYỀN TỔ NGOẠI NGỮ- THỂ DỤC – QP AN ĐỀ CƯƠNG ƠN TẬP KÌ I MƠN TIẾNG ANH 10 NĂM HỌC 2022-2023 I PRONUCIATION A sofa B iron C local D emotion A suburb B untidy C rubbish D duty A generous B reliable C terrible D stepfather A charity B champagne C chore D chunk A conversation B punctuation C exclamation D question A crossword B aerobics C leisure D promise A decide B mind C tidy D unique A arrange B vacuum C advise D agree A stand B waste C hate D shame 10 A offered B travelled C helped D enjoyed 11 A places clothes 12 A clothe solve 13 A have mall 14 A cheap teach 15 A thrift though 16 A provides D inspires 17 A supported D provided 18 A money D avoid 19 A charity community 20 A preserve D conserve 21 A women D project 22 A pair aim B stores C styles D B shop C phone D B crash C thank D B leave C threat D B through C thought D B conserves B donated C donates C finished B become C something B provide C priority B inspire D C support B follow C concentrate B rain C raise D 23 A address rural 24 A.donate D grateful 25 A proud D mountain B allow B campaign B country C traffic D C exhausted C thousand II SRESS 1.A untidy B reliable C emoji D generous 2.A helpful B vacuum C suburb D support 3.A lazy B parents C respect D bathroom 4.A furniture B teenager C expensive D Popular 5.A intelligent B easygoing C punctuation D Conversation 6.A offer B arrange C decide D agree 7.A hobby B leisure C treasure D metal 8.A vacation B family C detector D agreement 9.A enjoyment B decision C preference D refusal 10 A detection B history C interview D exercise 11 A unique B friendly C possible D polite 12 A open B receive C describe D provide B model C repair 13 A package D service B document C 14 A customer warranty D computer 15 A different B expensive C fortunate D optional B supply C arrange 16 A receive D promise B influence C 17 A overcome describe D believe B study C provide 18 A donate D support 19 A arrange B conserve C protect D happen B complete C finish 20 A decide D inspire 21 A career B gender C equal D bias 22 A enrol B rural C allow D prefer 23 A abandon 24 A combat B dependent B.campaign C preference C support D exhausted D record 25 A delighted B exhausted C married D donated III GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Synonym: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions It is a silly fish that is caught twice with the same bait A every day B two times C each week D one time Though very intelligent, she is nevertheless rather modest A ugly B beautiful C generous D smart They have opportunities of indulging in golf, tennis and other recreations which are denied to the ordinary worker A dissatisfaction B depression C entertainment D sadness In the future, cars equipped with on-board computers will be able to detect and avoid traffic jams automatically A ignore B arrange C refuse D discover The operating system of my laptop crashed and I lost all my files A failed B worked C installed D charged He threw away some valuable things since he thought they were trash A package B screen C rubbish D dusbin The main objective of this event is to help people understand more about cancer A policy B device C information D aim They are planning to launch an appeal for donations to the charity A set up B bring out C pick up D take away Nowadays, many women are aware of gender preferences in favor of boys A fail B ignore C deny D acknowledge 10 Many countries now allow and encourage women to join the army and the police forces A permit B force C make D prevent 11 Last week, I collected money for a charity and many kind people gave money We raised nearly $2000 A reliable B tidy C intelligent D generous 12 Cathy is really intelligent She is always first in tests and knows all the answers in lessons Everybody likes her A friendly B smart C easygoing D funny 13 We arranged to have a picnic by the lake yesterday, but it was raining heavily A suggested B offered C chose D planned 14 Jessica can’t stand listening to rock music She finds it very loud and aggressive A really likes B really hates C prefers D doesn’t mind 15 All camera equipment is on sale today and tomorrow You can get up to 50% discount A offered at a reduced price B the cheapest C on the shelves D available at the store 16 The printer has just stopped working Can you repair it for me? A fix B restart C refund D return 17 Malala and her father, Ziaddin Yousafzai, set up the Malala Fund in 2013 Malala Fund works in regions where most girls miss out on secondary education A organized B supported C found D provided 18 The fund also supports teachers with resources and training needed to deliver quality education A donates B sets off C helps D raises 19 Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement A casual B significant C promiscuous D aggressive 20 The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination A effects B symptoms C hints D demonstrations Antonym: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions The suitcase was light to carry, being empty except for two shirts A apart from B including C rather than D regardless of Compared with Sana, I really was a hard working girl, but usually I got lower marks than her A clever B shy C lazy D reliable I know from experience that fear can be handled if you refuse to let it take over A accept B reject C deny D avoid Every child is unique, with their own needs, preferences and talents A rare B particular C common D exclusive Most of the luxury brands use quality materials for their products A sharp B hard C good D bad Never buy things you don’t need just because they are on sale A reduce in price B increase in price C double in price D halve in price She does voluntary work for the Red Cross two days a week A simple B identical C common D forced Thank you for talking to me It’s really a meaningful discussion A minor B significant C essential D pointless The United Kingdom still faces challenges in gender equality A fairness B inequality C evenness D equilibrium 10 We should not allow any kind of discrimination against women and girls A inequality B hatred C unbiased feeling D intolerance 11 Andy’s bedroom is in a mess There are clothes on the floor and books on the bed A tidy B clean C untidy D dirty 12 Brian is very lazy He rarely finishes his homework or learns the lessons He will fail the exam A stupid B clever C hard-working D energetic 13 Adam refused to go on a bike ride with us because he had to focus on studying for his coming exam A arranged B offered C agreed D promised 14 My sister doesn’t mind walking in the rain She says the sound of the rain is soothing and relaxing A is annoyed B likes C is keen on D feels excited 15 Don’t forget to disconnect the charger when the battery is full A restart B plug in C unplug D turn down 16 My phone overheats when I play online games What should I do? A is too hot B heats up C works too much D cools down 18 Malala’s story inspired people around the world She was living in fear of the Taliban, but she didn’t let her fear take away her passion for education A encouraged B discouraged C cheered up D satisfied 19 Malala Fund helps to protect girls’ rights to a free, safe and quality education It is working for a more equal world where every girl can go to school A support B give C deliver D harm 20 The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country A soak B permanent C complicated D guess Error recognition: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions The police hasn't found up who set fire to the storehouse A hasn’t B up C set D storehouse I think I've been very selfless I've been mainly concerned with myself A been B selfless C mainly D myself He slipped out during a pause in the conversational A slipped B during C pause D conversation Beth made a premise to Owen that she would look after his dog whenever he was away A premise B that C look after D away I decided changing jobs because my boss makes me work overtime A decided B changing C makes D work After Jessica finished her degree, she intends to work in her father’s company A finished B degree C makes D work At weekends, Vincom Plaza becomes the more crowded place in the city A B C D Two weeks ago I have purchased a brand new mobile phone from your shop A B C D The store assistants are such friendly and well-trained that everyone likes to shop here A B C D 10 The charity provides earthquake victims for temporary shelters A B C D 11 Right now, my kids volunteer in a small village in Cambodia A B C D 12 All volunteers agreed that it was one of their most amazing experience A B C D 13 It’s a challenge for such a big organization to arrangements for meetings A B C D 14 Gender discrimination should be eliminated for create equal opportunities in education for everyone A B C D 15 Doing housework every day is really boring and tired A B C D 16 A woman is deciding to volunteer for a local charity for help with the environment A B C D 17 Tommy dusts the furniture in his living room one a week A B C D 18 In my family, everyone has to make the household chores A B C D 19 My brother isn’t really interested on cliff diving, but his girlfriend enjoys it A B C D 20 Bob promised picking me up on Saturday night to the concert, but then he changed his mind A B C D 21 If your camera is still on warranty, we will repair the faulty parts free of charge A B C D 22 My sister often says she dresses up much trendy than me, but I think she has no sense of style A B C D 23 The London to Brighton off-road bike ride, which is organized by the British Heart Foundation, A B C takes part on 17th September, 2022 D 24 This supermarket donated a variety of food and groceries to the Feeding American food bank for five years A B C D 25 When I will see him, I will tell him you want to speak to him A B C D Various types It's strange Ben isn't here He's usually so A reliable B generous C lazy D selfish Children _ with a mixture of character traits from both sides of their family A find out B grow up C put away D bring up Someone has been listening in on my telephone _ A converse B conversational C conversely D conversation Lisa kept her to visit her aunt regularly after completing the final exam A promise B head C memory D nose Jisoo: “How _ you have been abroad?” Rosie: “No often, only twice.” A never B usual C seldom D often The actress now dedicates herself to children's _ work A part-time B charity C full-time D abundance I felt embarrassed about how _ the house was A different B untidy C big D easygoing Stella has very kindly offered to _ with the food for the party A help out B drop out C run out D find out Justin's enough but he lacks motivation A selfish B lazy C intelligent D generous 10 It's always to learn from your mistakes because then your mistakes seem worthwhile A help B helpfully C unhelpful D helpful 11 Please _ the dishes with the soapy water containing disinfectant A mop B wash C vacuum D sweep 12 We specifically choose topics that will appeal to _ who are between 13 and 19 years old A teenagers B adults C adolescents D women 13 It looked so funny that I almost laughed _ loud A off B with C out D up 14 Bob: “Tell me about your sister.” Kelvin: “She’s _ Because she always shares food with me.” A selfish B generous C intelligent D lazy 15 Three of us sweep and mop the and the remainder clean the window A dish B sink C table D floor 16 Except _ traffic noise the night passed peacefully A for B from C with D of 17 He put _ a whole box of chocolates in one evening A off B up C away D for 18 RM wrote fun for many years before starting to write seriously for a living A in B for C with D on 19 Marriaage is the bloom or blight of all men's _ A happy B happily C unhappy D happiness 20 Supporting each other in good times and in bad is an effective way to strengthen family A relationships B chores C conversations D money 21 Anna: "I'm afraid I can't come tonight." Peter: " " A Oh, that's a shame B You’re welcome C Of course I will D Well Please be careful 22 Martha: "We’re having a baby." Emma: " _! Congratulations!" A Poor you! B That’s awesome D Ok, that is fine C Come on, let’s go 23 Viewers make the final as to who should be eliminated from the competition A decision B decide C decisive D decisiveness 24 The talks are aimed at finding a mutually solution A agreement B agree C agreeable D agreeably 25 The Nancy adores with her best friend Helen A hanging up B hanging out C hanging on D hanging over 26 James is karate in the playground with his friends and he is very excited A studying B doing C playing D have 27 She was lying on the floor It happened a hot summer’s day A in B at C of D on 28 She Ellen faithfully not to open her present until her birthday A arranged B offered C promised D decided 29 You'd have a better of passing your exams if you worked a bit harder A possibility B ability C chance D prospect 30 Ann is interested teaching young children A in B at C to D on 31 The children are to seeing their grandma again A looking into B looking up C looking forward D looking after 32 He agreed the job as soon as possible A start B starting C to start D to be started 33 I must go now I promised late A not being B not to be C to not be D I wouldn't be 34 She doesn’t like up early in the morning, especially at the weekend A to got B got C not getting D getting 35 As a child, he hated books, but now he finds it enjoyable A reading B to reading C read D in reading 36 My mother always does aerobics she goes to bed A until B now that C before D after 37 Look both ways before you the street A crossed B cross C will cross D be cross 38 the weather’s nice, the children play outside all day A However B despite C Although D Now that 39 Do you remember to Germany when you were two years old? A going B to go C to going D go 40 Stories about pirates often include a search for buried A brands B treasure C bottle D shovel 41 I am interested in shopping at _ stores Although clothes there are not new, they are cheap and unique A souvenir B thrift C local D quality 42 SVM is a multinational corporation, which is known for their friendly and well-trained _ A customer service B special offer C wholesale D product line 43 If your laptop has any problems, our store will fix it _ free A in B at C for D on 44 She always pays much _ to the brands when she purchases any products A abundance B avoidance C attraction D attention 45 Can you wave over a sales _? I have a question about this warmcoat A assistant B assistance C assist D assisting 46 I received the machine yesterday _, it was broken A Fortunate B Fortunately C Unfortunate D Unfortunately 47 _ they took their laptops to the shop, they asked for their receipts A When B If C Since D Because 48 Her laptop’s battery often _ charge quickly when she surfs the Internet A comes out of B runs out of C goes out of D gets out of 49 A national _ has been set up for students to call when they need help during their university application process A market B hotline C class D course 50 I had to pay for the phone repair because I had lost my _ card before A receipt B credit C receiver D warranty 51 When the phone _, I tried restarting it, but it didn’t work A ended B switched C operated D crashed 52 Fashion is a _ that is popular at particular time, especially in clothes, hair, make-up, and so on A way B form C style D method 53 You should _ the broken machine from the electricity supply if you want to fix it A repair B disconnect C switch D restart 54 Thanh is _ at English than Ngoc A good B well C better D best 55 My current salary is _ yours A high B more high C higher than D more higher than 56 Your bracelet is _ that one A more valuable than B more valuable C valuable than D valuabler than 57 Dung is _ student in my class A better B best C the better D the best 58 Of the three exercises, this one is _ A the easy B the easier than C the easiest D easiest 59 Shopping online is _ other kinds of shopping A convenient B more convenient than C convenient than D the convenient 60 Commercial centers are _ they used to be A the most popular B more popular than C as popular than D most popular as 61 She wishes she could some _ work this summer A voluntarily B volunteerism C volunteer D volunteering 62 You can books, clothes, medicine and money to this charity A donor B donate C devote D dedicate 63 Human Rights groups are _ the release of political prisoners A paying for B looking for C calling for D setting up 64 If you _ after your clothes they last a lot longer A name B watch C look D take 65 Peter was painfully _ of his own shortcomings A aware B unaware C arrogant D modest 66 These statistics offer further for the scientist’s proposed theory A provision B support C organization D donation 67 These kind people give the refugees a place to stay and expect nothing in A return B expense C award D volunteerism 68 The United Nation’s FAO oversees food for people in the war zone A meals B wastes C crafts D supplies 69 How long have you been interested _ environmental issues? It seems that you have done your research A in B for C with D of 70 Facebook and Instagram are two popular networking sites in Vietnam A social B sociable C society D socialize 71 Our project has received a generous amount of money and food from an anonymous A organizer B manager C donor D founder 72 The candle lighting event is to commemorate people who have _ COVID-19 A die away B die for C die of D die out 73 Imported usually cost much more than domestic things A services B goods C outcomes D consumers 74 We suggest having a craft fair to money for the remote schools A rise B raise C D make 75 This charity provides support underprivileged people A with B to C from D on 76 It isn’t easy to set a business at such a young age A off B forward C in D up 77 We are trying to deliver these food and medical to the flooded areas A meals B programs C funds D supplies 78 Pioneers in science are often the ones who other people to study and develop their discoveries A decide B inspire C organize D volunteer 79 Choose the option that best completes the sentences Thu: What has this Job Hunting group done? Lan: A It has helped thousands of unemployed people find jobs B They want you to give them your information such as qualifications and experience C This group has been active for a long time D I hope you can donate to help jobless people in this group 80 Choose the option that best completes the sentences Ninh: ? Luis: I’m currently helping them build schools in the countryside A What does the charity do? B Why are you volunteering? C How are you helping at the charity now D How much have you donated? 81 The interviewer asked me what experience for the job A you get B did I get C I got D you got 82 They asked me whether I was working A next day afternoon B the afternoon followed C the following afternoon D tomorrow afternoon 83 "Where have you been hiding?", she asked She asked me where hiding A I have been B have I been C had I be D I had been 84 She asked me the seat or not A if / had occupied B whether / was occupied C if / has been occupied D whether / occupied 85 Excuse me Could you tell me ? A what time is it B what is the time C what time it is D it is what time 86 Peter said that he saw Mary _ that beautiful vase A break B breaking C break D broke 87 The police _ them get out of the car A caused B made C asked D ordered go to the party 88 Bill’s wife doesn’t let him A go B to go C to have gone D went 89 Why don’t you _ your son go camping with his classmate? A permit B allow C let D advise 90 _ bread, you usually need flour, salt, and yeast A Make B To make C Making D Made 91 It is important that men should share household tasks _ their wives A to B with C for D against 92 Women are more likely to be victims of _ violence A domestic B.household C home D family 93 Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, the fourth President of Iceland, was the first woman in the world the first female Head of State in 1980 A elect B.to elected C to be elected D electing 94 Governments, organizations, and individuals must work together to achieve gender A inequality B.difference C equality D similarity 95 Jobs that are traditionally done by women are normally _ jobs A well-paid B.high-paying C well-paying D lowpaying 96 UNICEF says that to education is one of the biggest challenges facing children in Yemen today, especially girls A access B get C connect D search 97 Moreover, a lack of female teachers contributes to low of girls in schools A enrolment B application C participation D gender 98 International Women's Day is an occasion to make more towards achieving gender equality A movement B progress C improvement D development 99 Two friends Nam and Lan are talking about the topic of gender equality Nam: “Do you think that there are any jobs which only men or only women can or should do?” Lan: “ ” A Men are better at certain jobs than women B I agree This really depends on their physical strengths and preferences C Women and men should cooperate with each other D Men are often favored in certain jobs 100 Nam: “Which gender spends most of the time shopping?” Lan: “ ” A Shopping has always been my hobby B More and more people are shopping online these days C Both genders like shopping D It depends on who keeps the money 101 Jeff offered how to breakdance A me to show B to show me C showing me D me showing 102 Whenever I with my friends, we often go shopping or to the coffee shops A go running B play games C hang out D relaxing 103 I like in newspapers, but sometimes they are so difficult that I can’t find all the answers A doing crossword puzzles B reading C making puzzles D to play role-playing games 104 Oliver heavy metal music It gives him a headache A really likes B loves C enjoys D doesn’t like 105 My friend’s sister would like karate at school because she wants to be stronger and more self-confident A playing B to C to have D taking 106 My favorite activity on a camping trip is I enjoy taking a gentle paddle around a lake or along a river A canoeing B swimming C going on a bike ride D running 107 I to take up snowboarding when I went to stay with my uncle in the mountains D couldn’t stand A offered B enjoyed C decided 108 My dad doesn’t like He says it’s ridiculous to sit around a table and act like someone or something else, or pretending to fight goblins and dragons A solving puzzles B doing aerobics C hanging out D role-playing games 109 We to go bungee jumping, but then I just couldn’t find the courage to it A offered B arranged C liked D refused 110 I really like _ It helps to build strong bones and muscles, and it doesn’t cost much All you need is comfortable shoes A running B singing karaoke C riding a bike D canoeing V READING A Cloze reading Family is one of the building blocks of _, and so its structure and role reflect social changes Over the past 30 years, the traditional family unit has evolved significantly Right now there isn’t a single concept of family that applies universally But although family structure may have changed, its has not In fact, there are many reasons _ family is important for happiness Sure, we can’t choose our “blood” family In cases, family interactions are a mix of great and not-so-great experiences _ we can make up for that by choosing our “adopted” family members, a tribe of people who aren’t related to us, but who show support and prove they’re there for us so we don’t feel lost in times of need A society B world C class D house A habit B importance C appearance D reputation A how B what C why D which A most B little C few D much A And B So C Or D But The whole shopping area in Vincom Mega Mall Royal City Thanh Xuan is huge, (1) _ you have countless choices Upon entering the Vincom Mega Mall Royal City Thanh Xuan, you will have the opportunity to purchase furniture, electronics and home (2) _ on the first floor If you are a fashion-lover or (3) _, just go upstairs to have a look at those cosmetics, shoes and jewelry from the internationally-famous brands such as H&M, Adidas, Converse, Lacoste, Zara and so on Vinmart, the small supermarket (4) _ to Vingroup, is also located right there, offering you everything you may need, easily acquired by card or cash All that shopping can grow an appetite, therefore, filling (5) _ your stomach in the restaurant section afterwards would be a great idea The food court is home to tons of eating options from unique Vietnamese street food to typical cuisine of China, Japan, Korea, and European countries A since B or C but D so A appliances B apply C applicants D applicable A trendsetting B trendsetter C trendline D trendspotting A belonging B objecting C contributing D admitting A of B at C up D in MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY Mother Teresa quickly translated her calling into concrete actions to help the city's poor She began an openair school and established a (1) _ for the dying destitute in a dilapidated building she convinced the city government to donate (2) _ her cause In October 1950, she (3) canonical recognition for a new congregation, the Missionaries of Charity, (4) she founded with only a handful of members—most of them former teachers or pupils from St Mary's School As the ranks of her congregation swelled and donations poured in from around India and across the globe, the scope of Mother Teresa's charitable activities (5) exponentially Over the course of the 1950s and 1960s, she established a leper colony, an orphanage, a nursing home, a family clinic and a string of mobile health clinics (Retreive from https://www.biography.com/religious-figure/mother-teresa ) A accommodation B home C house D building A from B at C in D to A won B competed C invaded D robbed A that B whom C which D who A tightened B widened C extended D expanded The United States has many different types of families While most American families are traditional, (1) _ a father, a mother and one or more children, 22 percent of all American families in 1998 were headed by one parent, usually a woman In a few families in the United States, there are no children These (2) _ couples may believe that they would not make good parents; they may want freedom from responsibilities of childbearing; or, perhaps they (3) _ physically able to have children Other families in the United States have one adult (4) _ a stepparent A stepmother or stepfather is a person who joins a family by marrying a father or a mother Americans tolerate and accept these different types of families In the United States people have right to privacy and Americans not believe in telling other Americans what type of family group they must belong to They respect each other’s choices regarding family groups Families are very important (5) _ Americans A consist of B consisting of C consisting D including of A childish B childlike C childless D childhood A are not B can’t C couldn’t D weren’t A who is B is C which is D which has A for B of C in D to My name is Lizzie and I have a big family with people: my parents, me and three brothers It’s great fun, but it’s not always easy (1) in a large family In my family, we don’t many things together on weekdays because we’re very busy My parents have to leave for work very early, so we (2) have breakfast as a family However, we always eat dinner at home; sometimes we watch TV together My brothers and I often argue about what to watch on TV My brothers usually win and I watch the things they like, even football But I’m (3) and I don’t get upset easily My parents often come home late, so we share the housework I the laundry, hang out clothes and (4) the garbage My big brothers, Matt and Tony set the table and vacuum the carpets They help me with my homework, too My little brother, Tommy is only six years old, so his only (5) are putting his toys away and feeding our cat Sometimes, he’s very messy, so I often have to clean up in the end I love him, but I think I’m too patient with him A having B to be C live D to own A always B hardly C never D usually A helpful B reliable C relaxed D easygoing A take out B bring C clean out D sweep A works B task C chores D duty Teenagers need to have a hobby that they really enjoy doing A lot of my friends seem to spend most of their time on their computers I (1) the same but I stopped playing online games a year ago and decided to take up a different hobby Last summer, while I was staying with my aunt, who is a (2) cook, I first got interested in cookery My aunt started by teaching me how to fairly simple dishes at first I found that I really enjoyed cooking and I was soon doing things which were (3) Not everything I cooked was as successful as my aunt’s cooking My younger brother didn’t like some of my dishes, (4) he usually ate the food quite happily When I went back to school after the summer, I decided to take cookery lessons and now I think I’m quite a competent cook When my friends come round to my house, I often cook them something because I find it really satisfying and relaxing I find creating new dishes (5) and it’s wonderful to see my family and friends enjoying a meal I’ve cooked I’d recommend it as a hobby For me, it’s one of the most creative and useful free-time activities that anyone can A will B used to C have done D was doing A interested B relaxing C fond D keen A more complicated B most complicated C complicated than D less complicated A although B so C but D now that A fascinated B fascinating C to fascinate D fascination RSPCA stands for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Founded in 1824, it is one of the oldest and largest animal welfare charity in the world Its main aim is (1) cruelty to animals by promoting their care and protection It also ensures that pets, farm animals and wild animals are not harmed in any way Here are some of the things that the organization does Firstly, it rescues and treats animals Every day of the year, the inspectors investigate cruelty complaints If necessary, they will take animals away from harmful situations and make sure the animals get the (2) and care they need Secondly, the RSPCA has animal shelters across the country where stray animals are looked after until they can find a new home (3) , it organizes campaigns on important issues in order to get a change in the law In 2005, it succeeded in making fox hunting illegal Through its campaigns, it also helps (4) community awareness of animal welfare issues What can you to help the RSPCA? You can make a donation, adopt a homeless animal, or participate (5) a variety of interesting fundraising events such as the Million Paws Walk or Cupcake Day You can also join the RSPCA as a volunteer There is voluntary work for everyone, however much or little free time you have A to support B to provide C to prevent D to give A treatment B treated C treatable D treat A However B In addition C Therefore D Although A rise B deliver C teach D raise A with B for C in D on Working Mothers In the United States today, more than half of mothers with young children work, compared to about one third in the 1970s Women have been moving into the workforce not only for career satisfaction but also for the income.4 In many families today, mothers continue to work because they have careers that they have spent years (1) _ Some women return to work soon after (2) _ birth because they know that most employers are not sympathetic to working mothers who wish to take time off to be with their young children In most families with working mothers, each person (3) a more active role in the household The children tend to (4) _ one another and help in other ways The father as a (5) is more likely to help with household chores and child rearing These positive outcomes are most likely when the working mother feels valued and supported by family, friends, and coworkers A develop B to develop C developing D developed A producing B making C taking D giving A plays B does C makes D takes A look at B look after C look for D look up A bread B breadwinning C breadstick D breadwinner B Comprehesive reading It is estimated that about 200 million people use the Internet computer network around the world The Internet allows people to work at home instead of travelling to work The Internet allows businesses to communicate with customers and workers in many parts of the world for the cost of a local telephone call E-mail allows users to send documents, pictures and other data from one part of the world to another in at least minutes People can use the Internet to shopping This saves a lot of time It is possible to use the Internet for education - students may connect with their teachers from home to send or receive e-mail or talk their problems through "online" rather than attending a class 1: To use the Internet for education is A possible B difficult C inconvenient D impossible 2: The Internet allows people A to stay at home and rest B not to work C to work at home D to travel to work 3: It takes to the shopping on the Internet A a little time B more time C a lot of time D less time 4: To a business, the Internet is to communicate with customers A a cheap way B an inconvenient way C a difficult way D a very expensive way 5: E-mail can be used to send A data B information C All are correct D documents Street Children Volunteer Programme in Delhi There are about 100 million street children in India who not attend any school and spend most of their time on the streets In Delhi, the capital city, it is estimated that there are about 175,000 street children of which 100% are runaways In fact, there are more than 25,000 children who live in and around railway stations in Delhi They can be seen searching the rubbish heap for a meal, sleeping between the tracks, often beaten and sexually abused Volunteer Work in the Street Children Programme in Delhi, India consists of taking informal education classes with the children, playing games with the children and introducing them to different new activities Volunteers can teach the children good habits such as cleanliness, hygiene and greetings On some of the days, volunteers can plan a trip with the children to a museum or zoo in Delhi Such educational trips are very useful for the children where they love spending time and playing with the volunteers Volunteers work at the various contact points or shelter homes, being run by various organizations, which serve as day care centers for these street children They can assist in providing love, care, basic literacy, recreation and most importantly spend time and shower affection on them 1 Street children in Delhi _ A spend most of their time in and around railway stations B live in very badly physical and mental conditions C account for 100 million from all parts of India D can search heaps of food for meals Volunteers may all of the following activities EXCEPT A giving informal lessons to children B teaching children good habits C playing games with children D taking children to evening classes Educational trips are very useful for the children because _.5 A there are many museums and zoos in Delhi B they can learn good habits such as cleanliness, hygiene and greetings C they have a good time and lots of fun with volunteers D they can play many educational games with volunteers there Day care centers for street children offer _ A care, education and recreation B time, shower and affection C supply of volunteers for various organizations D contact points or shelter homes at railway stations The word "They" in the last paragraph refers to A volunteers B day care centers C organizations D street children Communication in general is process of sending and receiving messages that enables humans to share knowledge, attitudes, and skills Although we usually identify communication with speech, communication is composed of two dimensions - verbal and nonverbal Nonverbal communication has been defined as communication without words It includes apparent behaviors such as facial expressions, eyes, touching, tone of voice, as well as less obvious messages such as dress, posture and spatial distance between two or more people Activity or inactivity, words or silence all have message value: they influence others and these others, in turn, respond to these communications and thus they are communicating Commonly, nonverbal communication is learned shortly after birth and practiced and refined throughout a person's lifetime Children first learn nonverbal expressions by watching and imitating, much as they learn verbal skills Young children know far more than they can verbalize and are generally more adept at reading nonverbal cues than adults are because of their limited verbal skills and their recent reliance on the nonverbal to communicate As children develop verbal skills, nonverbal channels of communication do' not cease to exist although become entwined in the total communication process According to the writer, A Nonverbal language is only used by the deaf and the mute B One cannot communicate in both verbal and nonverbal language C Those who can listen and talk should not use nonverbal language D People communicate with both verbal and nonverbal language Which is not included in nonverbal communication? A words B spatial distance C facial expressions D tone of voice We can learn from the text that A nonverbal can never get any responses B most people not like nonverbal communication C even silence has message value D touching is not accepted in communicating Human beings A have learnt how to communicate in nonverbal language through books B can communicate in nonverbal language only when they are mature C have learnt how to communicate in nonverbal language since a child D communicate in nonverbal language much less than they in verbal language The word reading has a close meaning to A looking at the words that are written B understanding C saying something aloud D expressing Relationships in Vietnamese family are more complicated than those of Western countries The majority of families in Vietnam are extended families as many generations co-live to take care of each other Family in Vietnam looks similar to a system of mini society with the most elderly having the strongest voice and taking charge of most activities in house Each family has its own rules and values that members are supposed to conform with The younger generation shows respect for the older generation and vice versa, the old generation tolerates the young In the relationships between parents and children, and between husband and wife as well, traditional Vietnamese retain much of their long established customs and values Although influenced by Confucianism, in the eyes of children, Vietnamese mothers still have the same status as their counterparts They are the embodiments of love, of self-denial and of sacrifice For Vietnamese parents, their children are their most valuable assets; therefore, within their financial capacity, most of them are eager to have as many children as they can Why are most families in Vietnam living together over many generations? A Because they want to avoid spending the amount of money B Because they want to help one another easily C Because they don’t have much money D Because they feel happy when living together The word “retain” in paragraph is closet in meaning to _ A maintain B stop C prevent D remove Which of the following is not mentioned as the embodiment of Vietnamese mothers? A love B sacrifice C self-denial D generosity The word “they” in paragraph refers to _ A counterparts B embodiments C Vietnamese mothers D status According to the passage, Vietnamese parents consider their children as A worthy properties B golds C kings D princesses and princes Shopping is a necessary part of life which very few people can avoid Some people go shopping more regularly than other people to browse products in shops even when they not have much money This is known as window shopping and allows people to plan ahead and save for the things they want to buy in the future or wait for the items to drop in price Some people spend a lot of time looking for bargains while others not think of the price and are happy to spend a lot Some people believe that the more expensive the item, the better the quality, but this is not always true It is sensible to buy items which are affordable, but some people use a credit card or borrow money from the bank so that they can buy the items they really want rather than wait for it Sometimes shopping can be stressful when choosing a gift to buy for other people for a special occasion It is common to buy a gift voucher so that a friend or loved one can go shopping themselves at their own convenience Shopping online is often popular with people who have a busy lifestyle People are able to order their necessary and luxury items from the comfort of their own home, or even on the move Delivery is usually free and items are often cheaper than in shops on the high street The only real problem is that the item description and quality may be more different than what they hoped for This could mean the customer may become disappointed with the item they receive and will need to return it at their own cost People who go to shops to their shopping often use self-service payment machines This usually saves time as the shopper does not need to join a long queue However, it can be frustrating when the machine has a problem and the sales assistant is not always available to help Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A Shopping – Happiness and Annoyance B Shopping – All-consuming Passion C Shopping – A Waste of Money D Shopping – Facts and Measures What some people usually think about items of better quality? A They are cheaper B They are harder to find C They are more expensive D They are on sale The word “affordable” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A costly B inexpensive C valuable D worthless The word “it” in paragraph refers to A the item B the customer C the problem D the move Which of the followings is not TRUE according to paragraph 2? A Busy people often shop online B The quality of online shopping may be worsen than customers thought C In-store shopping is often cheaper than online shopping D It’s time-saving for customers to shop online Anne Frank was a Jewish victim of the Holocaust known for keeping a diary of her experiences in a concentration camp Anne was born in 1929 in Germany She was given a diary for her 13th birthday Ann started to write about everyday events in her diary, things that might appear trivial like what she ate or arguments she had with her mother But later her diary helped form a picture of what life was like during this historical period When the Nazis found eight people from Anne’s family in their hiding place, they sent them to concentration camps As the conditions in the camp were so poor, Anne and her sister died of a disease called typhus just a few months before World War II ended Anne’s diary was saved by one of the people who helped her family and returned to her father, Otto Frank, the only survivor in the family He decided to publish the diary, realizing Anne’s dream of becoming a famous author Since it was first published, her diary has sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into more than 70 languages The diary is an important account of how Jewish people were treated by the Nazis Otto also published his daughter’s diary in the hope that it would raise readers’ awareness of the dangers of prejudice, discrimination, hostility, and hatred against others What is the passage mainly about? B Anne Frank’s diary A Biography of Anne Frank C Anne Frank’s family stories D Holocaust “Typhus” is the name of A Anne’s sister B the camp C a disease D Anne’s hiding place The word “account” is CLOSEST in meaning to A a banking arrangement B a social media profile C a written description D a film What can be inferred from the passage? A The diary helps readers imagine life in a concentration camp B The diary describes different ways to deal with teenage problems C The diary was saved by Anne’s father D The diary receives little recognition worldwide What was NOT mentioned as a purpose for the publication of Anne’s diary? A to make her dream of becoming a famous writer come true B to raise the world’s awareness of how dangerous discrimination and hatred against others can be C to help people know more about how the Nazis treated the Jewish people D to teach youngsters how to become famous writers My brother, Jackson, is a singer in a local band He’s quite famous because he has lots of followers on Twitter and Instagram He receives many emails and letters from fans and he enjoys reading them He is of medium-height and well-built What makes him so attractive is his smile and his laughing eyes He looks great in suits, but he prefers casual clothes He’s very talented He’s good at singing, writing music and playing the guitar Whenever he performs, he sings with so much passion He can also speak English, French and German At home, Jackson is a generous and caring brother He often brings me presents back from the countries he visits When he’s not working, he helps me with my homework and teaches me to play the guitar We look alike but have different personalities I am quite shy and reserved but Jackson is the opposite – very outgoing and loves to be the center of attention He likes meeting new people and has a lot of friends He’s also hardworking while I am quite lazy He practices every day He believes that working hard is the only way to succeed in life Sometimes, he can be bossy He likes giving me advice and keeps telling me what to But I’m an easygoing person, so I don’t feel upset about that My brother is very special to me, and I think he’s a shoulder to lean on What is special about Jackson’s appearance? A his medium height B his eyes and his smile C his laughs D his suits When Jackson is at home, he A shares the housework with his brother B replies to emails and letters from fans C takes care of his brother D shows his brother how to play a musical instrument Which of the following is NOT mentioned as Jackson’s personalities? A outgoing B reserved C generous D bossy Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A Jackson and his brother have similar appearances B Jackson and his brother have the same characteristics C Jackson is bossy, which makes his brother upset D Jackson and his brother don’t have a good relationship The phrase ‘a shoulder to lean on’ refers to A a person you can make friends with B a family member C a person who gives you support D a person you can help Video gaming is a very popular form of entertainment in the world Both girls and boys play video games regularly, mostly for fun There are also new ways to make a living out of video games, from making their own games, broadcasting live online, to playing professionally in packed stadiums Alex Balfanz is an 18-year-old student Every day he has lectures or seminars, and assignments to at home Like many students of his age, he spends a couple of hours per day on video games But he’s not just playing them – he’s making them, and making a lot of money, too “In the 10 months that Jailbreak has been released, it has already produced seven figure profits,” Balfanz says Today, it has been played for the billionth time Kyle Mayers left college in 2020 and struggled to find a job during lockdown Then he began playing the football video game Rocket League and found that he had a lot of viewers watching him play His followers enjoy watching him defeat challenges or asking for tips and advice for their own gaming adventures Now, Kyle usually logs in around p.m every night playing games, and earns just over £1,000 every month Sumail Hassan is the youngest gamer to win $1 million in eSports winnings He’s made more than $2.5 million playing Dota, an online multiplayer game He calls it a full-time job He’s 19 now but has been gaming since he was seven According to Hassan, it’s not easy to be a professional gamer He has to practise for ten or more hours a day, five or six days a week He also studies videos of other players and plan ways to beat them What is the main idea of the passage? A Playing computer games is a popular free-time activity B There are different ways to make money from computer games C Playing computer games is a full-time job D Playing games brings a lot of benefits Which statement is TRUE about Alex Balfanz? A He had finished his study before he earned lots of money B He spends a lot of time playing Jailbreak with his friends C Jailbreak was played ten months ago D He earns a fortune by creating the game Jailbreak Kyle Mayers makes a living by A releasing the football game Rocket League B becoming a game streamer C defeating other gamers D consulting his followers about how to play games Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A Sumail Hassan is the younger person to play games B People can win eSports competitions easily C Sumail Hassan has made money from being a professional gamer D Sumail Hassan started playing games when he was a teenager The pronoun ‘it’ in paragraph refers to A playing games B game Dota C eSports D $2.5 million Online shopping can certainly be an awesome way to go No lines, no traffic, no crowds of people But is online shopping safer? Experts says that online consumers may now be better protected than traditional shoppers, especially if they follow a few useful tips First of all, make sure that you are on the site of a real company Some thieves have created websites that look like the real one just to get your information and money The best way to check if a site is real is to look for the “s”, which stands for “secure”, in the “https” part of the website address bar Another indication of a safe website is a special icon in the shape of a padlock which you can find on the browser bar And it is better to shop with online companies that you know and trust Secondly, make sure your computer has a firewall and up-to-date antivirus software Updating your software is one of the easiest things you can to stop hackers from attacking your system and protect your personal information Moreover, beware of links to deals that are too good to be true on social networking sites If you have doubts, contact the sellers directly Finally, keep the details of your purchase in a safe place Save or print the receipt, your order confirmation number and the tracking number If you have a problem with the order, this information will help you solve the problem quickly What is the best title of the passage? A Online shopping, pros and cons B How to be a smart online shopper C Online vs traditional shopping D Steps to shop online According to the passage, how people check if the website is real? A The website should start with https:// and should have a padlock symbol B The website should have a firewall C The website should be from a real company D The website should be updated What does the letter “s” in “https://” stand for? A safe B strong C secure D shopping Which of the following statements is NOT true? A You should keep your antivirus program updated B You shouldn’t believe deals on social networking sites C You should keep records of your confirmation number, tracking number and receipt D You should shop on online stores that you know or trust The word ‘beware’ in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to A look for B doubt C click on D be careful of VI WRITING Wordformation Alice is always willing to jobs around the house She’s very (HELP) Sarah is so She always cancels plans at the last minute and never keeps a promise (RELY) Field trips can turn learning into a stimulating and experience (ENJOY) It was such a long and _ hike up the mountain, but the scenery was breathtaking (TIREDNESS) When shopping online, you should pay to the item description, or you may end up getting something you don’t want (ATTEND) I will never return to that store again The sales were so rude and they kept talking to each other when I asked for help (ASSIST) Sir David Attenborough is a world-famous BBC wildlife and nature filmmaker He has done a great deal to increase people’s of the wonders of the natural world (AWARE) In 2020, he released a Netflix documentary ‘Life on Our Planet’, which was about climate change, destruction and the urgency of standing up for planet Earth (ENVIRONMENT) ABC is a organization It is set up to help handicapped people have a better life (PROFIT) 10 Smartphone is a great (INVENT) 11 Are you _about our upcoming trip to London? (EXCITE) 12 Doing volunteer is a work It makes you feel happy and makes community better (MEAN) 13 Nowadays more and more people take care of others VOLUNTEER 14 After retiring, my aunt works as a volunteer for the local _ ORPHAN 15 My brother and his friends spend hours a week helping _ or handicapped children in the city ADVANTAGES 16 The are helped to overcome difficulties by the volunteers ABLE 17 During summer vacations, many Vietnamese students volunteer to work in remote or areas MOUNTAIN 18 Do you agree with the famous saying "The happiest people are those who bring to others."? HAPPY 19 We'd like to offer your school a of million dong DONATE 20 My main _at home is to wash the dishes RESPONSIBLE 21 Tarn usually helps her mother with chores HOUSE 23 Ms Huntley is a very warm and person CARE 24 The of the heating system requires several days INSTAL 25 The shop seemed to spend most of the time talking rather than ASSIST attending to customers Sentences transformation: Rewrite the following sentences with the same meaning of the given ones Several children are away from school because of illness Several ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Noze wasn't feeling well She went home early Because ………………………………………………………………………………………………… It isn’t necessary to mop the floor twice every day You don’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………… All the children like music apart from Bobby Except …………………………………………………………………………………………………… “You should wash the dishes after lunch.” Lia said Lia advised ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Sweeping the floor is her favorite chore at home She likes …………………………………………………………………………………………………… No one in the world is more generous than my mother My mother ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Jackson started playing the piano 10 years ago Jackson has ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Jennie tidied her bedroom in hours It took ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 By the time I discovered the problem, the floor was awash By the time ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Her bicycle isn’t as cheap as mine My bicycle ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Her house is smaller than yours Your house ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 Nobody in our class is more careful than Mary Mary is …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 Jack is the best football player in this team Nobody in this team ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 My brother doesn’t speak English as well as my sister My sister……………………………………………………………………………………… 16 I’ve never met any more intelligent girl than her before She is ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 No one is as kind-hearted as your mother Your mother is …… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 18 Jack did not spend as much money as his brother Jack’ brother ……… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 19 This exercise is not as easy as that one That exercise ……… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 20 It’s unlikely that they will the shopping tomorrow They won’t probably……………………… ……………………………………………………………… 21 I’m happy to help my mum with the cooking I don’t mind …… ……………………………………………………………… 22 “I’m busy, I’m not going to take you to the swimming pool”, Jack told his brother Jack refused …… ……………………………………………………………… 23 I find this book interesting I am …… ……………………………………………………………… 24 Rihana performed this song in New York last year This song …… ……………………………………………………………… 25 My mother forced me to stop playing computer games My mother made …… ……………………………………………………………… 26 This is the first time I have seen such a beautiful sunset I have never…… ……………………………………………………………… 27 I sat down to read a magazine and Dylan came in While I …… ……………………………………………………………… 28 Jane tries not to watch Tommy race in competitions because she gets nervous Jane avoids …… ……………………………………………………………… 29 Mary would like to play golf, but she hasn’t got enough money to buy all the equipment Mary would like to play golf, but she can’t …… …………………………………………… 30 It was so embarrassing – my face was completely red! I was so …… ……………………………………………………………………………… Free writing A complaint email/ a paragraph about participating in social activities